Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
saruwagedensis
ID:
42220

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mattf.) Veldkamp

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 36(1): 174 (1991): (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041549



Common Names

  • Papuacalia saruwagedensis
  • Saruwaged Papuacalia
  • Papuacalia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio saruwagedensis Mattf. [unknown]

Description

Papuacalia saruwagedensis (also called Saruwaged Papuacalia, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to New Guinea. It has a basal rosette of hairy leaves, and yellow flower heads. It is found in open grasslands, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Papuacalia saruwagedensis is a low-growing, mat-forming plant that is often used in rock gardens, as a ground cover, and in borders. It is also used as a container plant, and can be used to create a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant lawn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Papuacalia saruwagedensis is a yellow composite flower head. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Papuacalia saruwagedensis is a perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Papuacalia saruwagedensis

Papuacalia saruwagedensis is native to Papua New Guinea and can be found in wet montane forests in the Saruwaged Mountains.

Papuacalia saruwagedensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Papuacalia saruwagedensis?

Papuacalia saruwagedensis

What is the common name of Papuacalia saruwagedensis?

Saruwaged Papuacalia

What is the habitat of Papuacalia saruwagedensis?

Papuacalia saruwagedensis is found in montane forests.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140184: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.
Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.